Examines the history, culture, and lifestyle of the people of Mexico and provides information on education and sports, food and holidays, and immigration.
Presents a short biography on Roger Williams who founded the colony of Rhode Island as a refuge for those who wanted to break with the Puritan beliefs of Massachusetts colony and profiles his life, values, and association with the Native Americans around him.
Presents a short children's biography on William Penn and profiles his youth in England, his Quaker beliefs against the Church of England, founding of Pennsylvania in America, and his belief in democracy.
Presents a short children's biography of James Oglethorpe, his youth in England and member of Parliament, founding of Georgia in America as a colony for debtors, and his efforts to defend the colony against Spanish invaders.
Presents a short biography of Anne Hutchinson, her youth in England and journey to America in 1634, her campaign against slavery and other injustices, her death in 1643, and the legacy she left behind.
Presents a short biography of William Bradford, his childhood in England and life in Holland, arrival in the new world aboard the Mayflower, the Mayflower Compact and Plymouth Colony, and his long career as governor of the colony.
Examines the life of patriot Samuel Adams, discussing his participation in Massachusetts politics, and his role in leading the American colonies to independence.
Presents an introduction to the United Kingdom, discussing the history, people, education system, food, and holidays of the island nation, and including information about the British government.
A photo-illustrated overview of Korea that presents brief looks at its geography, people, daily life, schools, sports, foods, holidays, and contemporary issues.
Presents an introduction to Cuba, discussing the history, people, education system, food, and holidays of the island nation, and including information about the cigar industry.
